PSG is two-time champion of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain won the second UEFA 2025/2026 Liga Campeões title this Sunday, defeating Arsenal in a thrilling final. The match, played on Puskás Aréna, on Hungria, ended 1-1 in regulation time, but the French team became champions after a 3-1 victory in the penalty shootout. Este is PSG’s second consecutive title in the competition, consolidating its hegemony in European football with a solid performance.

The decision put two of the strongest teams on the continent face to face, promising a show of high technical and tactical level. The final result reinforces Paris Saint-Germain’s strategy of investing in assembling a competitive squad, capable of facing the biggest challenges in world football. The celebration of the players and the coaching staff marked the end of a successful season.

Final balanced with goals from Dembélé and Havertz

The UEFA 2025/2026 Campeões Liga Final featured a tactically contested clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, resulting in a 1-1 draw during regulation time. PSG, under the command of Luis Enrique, demonstrated greater control of ball possession, recording 68% of the time with the ball at their feet. Essa superiority in possession translated into considerable offensive volume.

The French team made 887 passes during the match, with a 90% accuracy rate. In attack, Paris Saint-Germain made 21 shots, 4 of which were on goal, 12 out, 4 blocked and 1 on the post. PSG’s goal was scored by Dembélé, who completed a well-constructed play by the team.

On the other hand, Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, opted for a more reactive approach, focusing on defensive solidity and counterattacks. The English team had 32% possession of the ball and made 325 passes, with a 68% success rate. Apesar with the lowest offensive volume, Arsenal proved to be effective in its few opportunities.

Arsenal shot 6 times on goal, with 1 on target, 2 out and 3 blocked. Arsenal’s goal was scored by Havertz, who took advantage of one of the chances created to equalize the score. Arsenal’s defense made 9 saves throughout the match. The game remained intense until the final whistle, with both teams looking for victory, but without success in extra time.

Arsenal celebrated Premier League’s title days before the decision

Arsenal reached the UEFA Liga Campeões final with high morale, after having won the Premier League in the 2025/2026 season just a few days before the European decision. The team ended a 22-year streak without beating Campeonato Inglês, a significant feat in the club’s history. The national title was confirmed on May 19, 2026, one round in advance.

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The confirmation of the championship occurred after second-placed Manchester City drew 1-1 against Bournemouth, mathematically eliminating their chances of reaching the *Gunners*. The Arsenal cast celebrated their rival’s stumble live, in scenes of great euphoria that were widely publicized. Essa’s recent win at Premier League injected an extra dose of confidence into the Mikel Arteta team.

However, the great national achievement was not enough to propel Arsenal to the top of Europa. The physical and emotional burden of a long and victorious season, culminating in the Champions final, may have influenced the team’s performance, as they tried hard but were unable to overcome Paris Saint-Germain in the decisive moments. The combination of a recent title and the search for a bigger one added a particular narrative to this confrontation.

Drama on penalties: PSG secures 3-1 victory

With the 1-1 draw persisting after extra time, the UEFA 2025/2026 Liga Campeões title decision went to a penalty shootout. Paris Saint-Germain demonstrated greater efficiency and emotional control, winning 3-1. The sequence of charges was marked by tense moves, with mistakes and successes determining the fate of the trophy.

Confira the sequence of penalties:

• Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal): Isolou the ball, wasting the first chance.
• Lucas Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain): Converteu, hitting the cheek of the net, as Raya fell to the other side.
• Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal): Converteu safely, placing the ball in one corner and Safonov in the other.
• Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain): Converteu, kicking in one corner and Raya falling to the other.
• Rice (Arsenal): Converteu accurately, Safonov waiting and Rice hitting well.
• Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain): Goalkeeper David Raya saved, clearing the cross shot.
• Eze (Arsenal): Chutou out, hitting really bad.
• Doué (Paris Saint-Germain): Converteu on the right, with Raya falling to the left, securing the title.
• Gyokeres (Arsenal): Converteu, hitting the right and Safonov falling to the left. (Doué’s charge had already sealed PSG’s victory).

Eze’s error was crucial to the outcome of the match, paving the way for Paris Saint-Germain to celebrate their second consecutive title in the competition. The performance of goalkeeper Raya and the coolness of PSG’s beaters were decisive for the result. The party took over Puskás Aréna after the last kick converted by the French team.

Escalações and technicians’ strategies at Puskás Aréna

The Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal teams entered the field at Puskás Aréna with different tactical formations, reflecting the philosophies of their respective coaches, Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta. PSG used a 4-3-3 formation, while Arsenal opted for a 4-2-3-1, seeking to balance defense and attack.

The Paris Saint-Germain lineup, led by Luis Enrique, included Safonov in goal, with Hakimi, Marquinhos, Zabarnyi and Nuno Mendes forming the defensive line. In midfield, Vitinha, Lucas Beraldo, João Neves, Fabián Ruiz and Zaire-Emery were used, demonstrating the versatility of the sector. In the attack, Kvaratskhelia, Barcola, Dembélé, Gonçalo Ramos and Doué were among the options. Durante the match, there was an important substitution, with Marquinhos taking the place of Zabarnyi.

Do sided with Arsenal, Mikel Arteta lined up Raya in goal, protected by a defensive line made up of Mosquera, Jurriën Timber, Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães and Hincapié. The midfield featured Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Zubimendi, Odegaard and Eze, responsible for creation and containment. The attack was formed by Gyokeres, Saka, Madueke, Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Havertz, seeking to exploit gaps in the opponent’s defense. The two coaches sought to get the most out of their athletes in the continental decision.